COVID-19: NEOSM Patient Safety Measures

To our patients:

As dedicated healthcare professionals, all of us at Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (NEOSM) are committed to the health and well-being of our patients, staff and community. During the current spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our area, our focus on safety is even more paramount. We have taken the following measures to ensure that all those in need of immediate orthopedic care are able to be consulted while limiting unnecessary exposure to others. 

Visitor Policy:

All NEOSM offices are open for orthopedic appointments for patients who need to be seen in person. Priority scheduling (first hour of day) is available for older patients and those immunocompromised. Only the patient is permitted to enter our offices. If the patient requires assistance or a parent (for minors), the accompanying visitor must be in good health. All patients and visitors are required to wear a face-covering.

All visitors are pre-screened for any signs of illness or contact with coronavirus. Those who do not pass our pre-screening will be restricted from our office. All non-essential visitors are not permitted. 

In-Office:

We are limiting the number of patients and staff in each office. In our waiting rooms, we have separated chairs to allow proper distancing and are providing the opportunity to wait in your car until your doctor is ready for your visit. We are also providing the option to fill out forms online prior to visiting and minimal wait times to see a doctor.

All staff are in proper Personal Protective Equipment (masks, etc) and all staff sanitized hands before and after each patient. All patient areas are wiped down/sanitized after each patient. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our offices for use.

Telemedicine Appointments (Virtual):

We are offering all patients the opportunity to consult with our physicians virtually through telemedicine appointments. Just call our office as you would to make a regular appointment and this option will be available. A web link will be sent to you to access the virtual appointment. All you need is either a smartphone, tablet or computer, with a camera and the microphone enabled. Telemedicine appointments are covered by insurance as a regular visit and all referrals, etc, would remain the same.  Click here to learn more about Telemedicine.

We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and regulations in place during this time. We encourage you all to continue to practice social distancing, regular hand washing and sanitizing, and to remain up-to-date on and adhere to your local guidelines. 

Thank you and stay safe. 

Northeast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Updated April 2020